@MicMonksLAReports: Homeless Spending Under Scrutiny, Olympic Visa Drama, and LA's Decade-a-Day Bus Delay! Description: Michael dives into LA's new effort to oversee homelessness spending after audits exposed transparency issues—Councilwoman Nithya Raman weighs in. Meanwhile, LA28 Olympic Chair Casey Wasserman reassures global leaders that U.S. politics won't block athletes' entry into the 2028 Games. Plus, Michael reveals a shocking report: LA Metro buses are cumulatively delayed by a full deca...
Mar 23, 2025•34 min
Tiffany covers hidden cameras in lawns after LA home is burglarized. An Altadena apartment complex that is stull without gas and electricity since the Eaton fire PLUS we talk to Flighthound app founder David Handy whose app provides innovative technologies, information and services that improve the quality and reliability of airline travel. In the event that something goes wrong, FlightHound will offer support for travelers, airlines and other parties involved to reach a fair and cost-effective ...
Mar 23, 2025•37 min
Tiffany gives us a Deeper Dive into Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore who finally came home after 9 months aboard the ISS. We discuss how space changes your body, and health issues that can happen after being in space that long. PLUS the FBI wants us to stop targeting Tesla. It's all on KFIAM-640.
Mar 23, 2025•34 min
The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!’ Today, Dean talks about making your tract home homier.
Mar 21, 2025•5 min
Mo Kelly is in for Bill Handel while he is out on vacation. Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss more people thinking with their portfolios given the volatility in the stock market, whether using federal land to add housing stock could reduce prices, and Harvard announcing tuition will be free for families making less than $200k a year.
Mar 20, 2025•18 min
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth analysis of the most viral stories of the week in “The Viral Load” with regular guest contributor Tiffany Hobbs weighing in on everything from the new TikTok challenge that led to a toy exploding, leaving a seven-year-old girl in a coma, to the viral airplane video which has sparks a serious conversation regarding “filming other passengers” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app...
Mar 20, 2025•18 min
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A conversation with “Science Communicator” Maiya May , who joins the program with a preview of her new PBS documentary special, ‘ Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm ,’ which “examines the root cause of the LA wildfires and uncovers what communities can do to better prepare for future disasters” – on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app...
Mar 20, 2025•9 min
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Wellness Wednesday with wife, mother, fitness expert, masterful storyteller & regular guest contributor Claudine Cooper AKA ‘The Nice Exercise Lady’ weighing in on a study that reveals “7 Ways You Can Use ChatGPT for Your Mental Health and Wellness” – on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app
Mar 20, 2025•16 min
The Dad Podcast's Justin Worsham joins GaS today to discuss 13 ‘old-School’ parenting ideas people say just what today’s kids need / 3 ways to raise patient kids in an instant-fix world.
Mar 19, 2025•13 min
Guest LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell joins the show to talk to Gary and Shannon.
Mar 19, 2025•13 min
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Chris about measles outbreak, sleepmaxxing, sleep trackers, and how to avoid falling for medical myths.
Mar 19, 2025•13 min
KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Pebble watch comeback, Venhub in North Hollywood, transcription tools, and Google’s wildfire detection tool.
Mar 19, 2025•7 min
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – “What’s Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer; from the ‘Grunion Run’ in Long Beach and the ‘Celebration of Agave’ in the South Bay, to ‘Swallows Day’ in San Clemente and ‘César Chávez Family Day’ in the Heart of Los Angeles ~ Don't forget to follow his adventures on Socials @NickPagliochini and @ThisWeekendWithNick - KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app...
Mar 19, 2025•19 min
This week on True Crime Tuesday, Trapped in Antarctica , OnlyFans Fetish Murder.
Mar 18, 2025•10 min
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – ‘Beyond the Box Score’ with regular guest contributor Jackie Rae ; Long Beach Post/WNBA Reporter and host of ‘ The Jackie Rae Show ,’ weighing in on the Philadelphia Eagles decision to accept an invitation to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX win AND the unifying spirit of March Madness - KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app...
Mar 18, 2025•17 min
Gary and Shannon give you the latest with MixTapeMonday!
Mar 17, 2025•5 min
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Mark Rahner's deep-dive into a “conspiracy of mind control, CIA experiments and murder” captured in the new Netflix Documentary ‘ Chaos: The Manson Murders ’ in the Rahner Report - KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app
Mar 17, 2025•10 min
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – ‘Friday Nights’ with L.A. Radio Legend Nautica De La Cruz checking out “ Pasadena Museum of History ” AND highlighting today’s Hidden Gem, ‘ Planet Aid ’ and their mission to “Reduce textile waste in the U.S. and raise funds for community programs” - KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app...
Mar 17, 2025•17 min
Dozens are dead after a Midwest cross-country storm system smashed into the Heartland of America. The death toll comes from Kansas to Mississippi after powerful storm systems swept across the Midwest and South. The severe weather knocked out power to hundreds of thousands and damage assessments are underway. A new tornado watch was issued for portions of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. California's top insurance regulator on Friday said he would approve an emergency request by State Farm t...
Mar 17, 2025•34 min
Democrats are having their own civil war about the strategy they should follow in a new Trump era and who should be the leader. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is drawing fire this week by having Steve Bannon on his new podcast. Former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger says there are many people who sacrificed their political lives by challenging people like Steve Bannon and Newsom is trying to build his career by platforming him. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a massive tariff on ...
Mar 17, 2025•34 min
News of note from Tinsel Town and beyond. A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station early on Sunday in a NASA crew-swap mission that will allow a pair of stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, to return home after nine months on the orbiting lab. Stories that make you say “Hmmmm?” that didn’t fit neatly into any other spot on the show.
Mar 17, 2025•32 min
Los Angeles Marathon// Jackie and Shadow: WHERE IS THE 3RD EAGLET? Where to St. Patrick's Day ///// Guest: Will Wright from Irelands 32 (bar in Van Nuys). Guest: Sandy Steers, executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley. WHAT DO YOU DO FOR LUCK? Answer calls / talkback...
Mar 16, 2025•36 min
Key Cloners in SFV and Jay Leno Bill. Floodlighting Trend. Guest: Andy Thompson, SailGP managing director. Starbucks Lawsuit/ Talkbacks/ Cross with Chris M.
Mar 16, 2025•34 min
Michael Monks opens the show by examining the impact of the Downtown LA Macy’s closing and what the disappearance of true department stores signals about the state of local business. He then speaks with LA County Supervisor Horvath about the county’s new homeless department and the upcoming motion aimed at addressing homelessness. Michael wraps up the hour by highlighting troubling wildlife news—from a missing eaglet from Jackie and Shadow’s nest to murdered crows in Westchester, NY, and a Calif...
Mar 16, 2025•34 min
Michael Monks kicks off the hour by discussing new LA Times/UC Berkeley polls on Mayor Bass’s performance and what they reveal about her handling of the fires. He then delves into Ezra Klein’s analysis of how Democrats have sustained a dysfunctional government in California, highlights a poll showing that 10% of LA County residents are planning to leave in the wake of the fires, and wraps up with his take on the potential designation of the dingy Hollywood Premiere Motel as a historic landmark—a...
Mar 16, 2025•36 min
USC raises its tuition to just under $100k/yr; more increases follow. High-end California hotel begins banning children. This California city was named America’s happiest in new study. St. Patrick Day events around So Cal. Interview with Lou Shapiro - Big cases in the news - Menendez Brothers, OC Judge Jeff Ferguson, Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil
Mar 16, 2025•34 min
Deeper Dives- Why driving in LA is one of the most dangerous things you can do . How Safe Are Westside Streets? A Look at Traffic Collision Injuries in Your Neighborhood . The Most Dangerous Times to Drive in LA . Street Takeovers See Dramatic Rise in 2024, LA County Officials Report . Interview with Marcus Kowal, founder of Liam's Life Foundation . Marcus Kowal is professional MMA fighter, self-defense expert, and activist, who will run the Los Angeles Marathon barefoot—less than two years afte...
Mar 16, 2025•37 min
IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Trader Joes items to buy this Spring, dessert stomach, and whether it is safe to eat meat in bloated packaging.
Mar 14, 2025•14 min
The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!’ Today, Dean talks about ‘flush and hidden.’
Mar 14, 2025•5 min
ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth look at one of the most successful touring acts of all time, “ KIDZ BOP ,” with KIDZ BOP Live performers Matty and Aleah, who join the program with preview of their all new " KIDZ BOP Live Certified BOP Tour ” coming to Anaheim’s Honda Center, September 20th - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app
Mar 14, 2025•8 min
